$1,000 Scholarships Available for New Castle County Students 5/30!

2025 LWVNCC Scholarship Contest

The League of Women Voters of New Castle County will award up to four $1,000 scholarships in June of 2025.
Requirements

• Must show proof of residency or parents’ residency in New Castle County.
• Must have maintained a Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4-point system – Transcript required.
• Selection will be made based on applicant responses to these four essay questions:
  • Question 1: Why is Democracy and Civic Engagement important to you?
  • Question 2: Please describe how you have demonstrated commitment to Democracy and Civic Engagement through community involvement. Community can be your school, town, neighborhood, religious group, team, etc.
  • Question 3: Please describe a person, famous or not, who has influenced you regarding Democracy and Civic Engagement. Please explain your answer.
  • Question 4: How will this scholarship support your continuing educational journey and goals?

Scholarships

• Four $1,000 scholarships to be awarded.
• Each award applies to seniors advancing to higher education, full time college students or vocational tuitional training program.
• Awards to be announced on the June 9, 2025, LWVNCC Annual Meeting.

Application process and deadline

• Applications must be received by May 30, 2025.

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